RE: Debates on Homosexuality

[LostUntilSaved]

Instead of arguing and studying whether homosexuality is wrong or not, start going out there and ministering to these people as God would want you to. Let's stop debating because the people you are debating with are christians. Instead go out there and minister to people who don't have Jesus Christ. Share God's love with them and pray for people who are lost.



6-7My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You're deeply rooted in him. You're well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you've been taught. School's out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving. - Colossians 2:5-7 (The Message)

 

[RMDY]

I totally agree. This homosexual debate forum shouldn't even exist.

 

[LostUntilSaved]

The bible tells you about arguments:

"22Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." -2 Timothy 2:22-24 (New International Version)

"8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him" -Titus 3:8-10 (New International Version)

 

[tulc]

This homosexual debate forum shouldn't even exist.

...is that because you're right and everyone should just accept your view is the only correct one?
Ever wonder why CF started this foram in the first place?
tulc(thinks the OP has a point)

 

[RMDY]

...is that because you're right and everyone should just accept your view is the only correct one?
Ever wonder why CF started this foram in the first place?
tulc(thinks the OP has a point)

The only people who want to debate scripture are people who do doubt the accuracy of the scriptures. They cause divisions within the church and rifts between christians.

The bible tells you about arguments:

"22Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." -2 Timothy 2:22-24 (New International Version)

"8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him" -Titus 3:8-10 (New International Version)

 

[LostUntilSaved]

His last words were this: "18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28)

People are dying everyday without knowing Jesus Christ. We don't know when we will die. Life is only temporary. Why not bring people to Christ instead of spending time debating what the bible says.

Jesus Christ died so people can be forgiven. The pharisees use to condemn Jesus and say that he was eating with tax collectors.

Look at how Jesus dealt with it:" 9As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.

10While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?" 12On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." (Matthew 9 )

 

[mont974x4]

I agree we need to reach out to individuals for Christ in love and truth. However, we are also supposed to hold eachother accountable as brothers and sisters.

 

[UnitedInChrist]

Instead of arguing and studying whether homosexuality is wrong or not, start going out there and ministering to these people as God would want you to. Let's stop debating because the people you are debating with are christians. Instead go out there and minister to people who don't have Jesus Christ. Share God's love with them and pray for people who are lost.



6-7My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You're deeply rooted in him. You're well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you've been taught. School's out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving. - Colossians 2:5-7 (The Message)

Isn't that rich. Go out and minister to homosexuals for they don't have Jesus Christ in their lives and are lost...

Well, my sister, if it makes you rest a little better tonite, know that there is a gay man out there that very much has jesus christ in his life. at the same time..I'm not lost at all...i know what my purpose is and i know what God's plan for me is. It has something to do with combating all the animosity towards his children that are different than they are. Instead of trying to correct God's plan...perhaps we should respect it and know that homosexuality is a part of it. something tells me though if God came back tomorrow morning and said there is nothing wrong with homosexuality...most people against it today would think he were a false god, and not accept him like he wasn't accepted at birth...and the way he wasn't accepted until he died for us.

 

[mont974x4]

And is there any verse that says homsexuality is OK? Nope, it's as bad as any other sin and we should hold them ALL to the same standard.

 

[tulc]

The only people who want to debate scripture are people who do doubt the accuracy of the scriptures. They cause divisions within the church and rifts between christians.

...OR it could be it's not the Scriptures accuracy people are doubting, but your view of them?
tulc(so we ARE supposed to just keep quiet and accept you're right?)

 

[LostUntilSaved]

Isn't that rich. Go out and minister to homosexuals for they don't have Jesus Christ in their lives and are lost...

Well, my sister, if it makes you rest a little better tonite, know that there is a gay man out there that very much has jesus christ in his life. at the same time..I'm not lost at all...i know what my purpose is and i know what God's plan for me is. It has something to do with combating all the animosity towards his children that are different than they are. Instead of trying to correct God's plan...perhaps we should respect it and know that homosexuality is a part of it. something tells me though if God came back tomorrow morning and said there is nothing wrong with homosexuality...most people against it today would think he were a false god, and not accept him like he wasn't accepted at birth...and the way he wasn't accepted until he died for us.

I'm not saying a homosexual cannot know Jesus Christ. I'm saying that people should be ministering to people who don't know Jesus Christ. Why are christians arguing with each other on homosexuality. If you are a christian and you are a homosexual, I won't judge you or condemn you. God knows your heart.

 

[UberLutheran]

The only people who want to debate scripture are people who do doubt the accuracy of the scriptures. They cause divisions within the church and rifts between christians.

If I may be so bold as to answer tulc's question to JohnChapter14:

...is that because you're right and everyone should just accept your view is the only correct one?

The answer is, "Yes."

Apparently, there is only one correct interpretation of Scripture, and JohnChapter14 has that one correct interpretation.

Am I correct, JohnChapter14?

 

[LostUntilSaved]

We are called to do everything in love not anger.

43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:43-45


31Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. 33And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. Luke 6:31-33


11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:11-13


9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10

 

[LostUntilSaved]

Here's more scriptures for everyone to read:

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:3-7

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:14-16

4nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work—which is by faith. 5The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. 1 Timothy 1:4-6

22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart 1 Peter 1:22

19We love because he first loved us. 20If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:19-21

 

[Der Alte]

The only people who want to debate scripture are people who do doubt the accuracy of the scriptures. They cause divisions within the church and rifts between christians.

...OR it could be it's not the Scriptures accuracy people are doubting, but your view of them?
tulc(so we ARE supposed to just keep quiet and accept you're right?)

I anxiously await anyone who thinks my views of scripture are inaccurate to provide credible, verifiable historical evidence of that and evidence, of the same caliber I provide, that supports a substantially different view of scripture.

Der Über Älter (still waiting for the opposition to address the Talmud and ECF)

 

[MercyBurst]

Instead of arguing and studying whether homosexuality is wrong or not, start going out there and ministering to these people as God would want you to. Let's stop debating because the people you are debating with are christians. Instead go out there and minister to people who don't have Jesus Christ. Share God's love with them and pray for people who are lost.



6-7My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You're deeply rooted in him. You're well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you've been taught. School's out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over into thanksgiving. - Colossians 2:5-7 (The Message)

I don't believe a person is saved until they repent first.

 

[MercyBurst]

I totally agree. This homosexual debate forum shouldn't even exist.

I agree. I wouldn't even be here if people weren't minimizing the perfect redemptive work by our Savior. These are enemies of the cross and they need to be dealt with. They are trying to destroy God's grace.

 

[MercyBurst]

If I may be so bold as to answer tulc's question to JohnChapter14:



The answer is, "Yes."

Apparently, there is only one correct interpretation of Scripture, and JohnChapter14 has that one correct interpretation.

Am I correct, JohnChapter14?

Church divisions come from satan. It happens when someone puts their personal agenda ahead of God's agenda.

BTW, look at what's happening:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-01-16-episcopal-virginia_x.htm

Katherine Schori (the first female national bishop) leads the way by ordinating the first openly gay bishop, and flapping the archbishop on canterbury. The Nigerian body doesn't recognize female bishops.

Nigeria has more episcoplalian members in church on a sunday than the US, Canada, and Australia combined.

 

[tulc]

I agree. I wouldn't even be here if people weren't minimizing the perfect redemptive work by our Savior. These are enemies of the cross and they need to be dealt with. They are trying to destroy God's grace. (emph. added)

But...we aren't yours or Gods enemies. Thinking that may make it easier to dismiss us but the truth is we aren't.
tulc(just thought you should know)

 

[MercyBurst]

But...we aren't yours or Gods enemies. Thinking that may make it easier to dismiss us but the truth is we aren't.
tulc(just thought you should know)

I should hope not. However, I think that it's incompatible for a christian to find fault in our Savior's work, by telling us He didn't die for parts of the OT law that they don't agree with. They do this when they say the law was ridiculous, meaningless, unjust, etc. Jesus said he came to fulfil the OT law and the prophets and He had respect for it. His redemptive work is perfect. If the law was imperfect, then so was His redemptive work. Why make it something less?